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Jacobites Songs And Ballads (1887)

Jacobites Songs And Ballads (1887)

Macquoid, Gilbert Samuel

Paperback

Religion General Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1166612686
ISBN13: 9781166612689
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jacobites Songs and Ballads is a book of historical significance that was first published in 1887. The author of the book is Gilbert Samuel Macquoid, who was a British writer and artist. The book contains a collection of songs and ballads that were composed during the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The Jacobites were a group of Scottish rebels who fought against the British government in an attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy to the throne of Scotland and England.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Jacobite rebellion. The first section provides an overview of the rebellion and its historical context. The following sections contain the lyrics and musical notation for a variety of Jacobite songs and ballads, including both traditional tunes and original compositions. Many of these songs are written in Scots dialect and reflect the culture and values of the Scottish people.In addition to the songs themselves, the book also includes extensive notes and commentary on the historical and cultural significance of each piece. Macquoid provides detailed explanations of the events and figures referenced in the songs, as well as insights into the musical and poetic traditions that influenced their composition.Overall, Jacobites Songs and Ballads is a fascinating and valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and music. It provides a unique window into the world of the Jacobite rebels and the songs that sustained their struggle for independence and freedom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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